Living in Lenox, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lenox · Census data 2020–2024
Lenox has 5,079 residents with a median age of 60.1. The median household income is $106,080 (about the same as the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $466,700, the median rent is $1,091/month.
Lenox at a glance
- Population
- 5,079
- Median age
- 60.1State: 40
- Median household income
- $106,080State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $466,700State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $1,091/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 71.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 52.7%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Lenox a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Massachusetts median; home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.5%.
Cons: Unemployment of 6.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Lenox
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lenox the median home value is $466,700, 40% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,091 per month, which is 29.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,576 a month in housing costs.
Lenox median household income
The median household income in Lenox is $106,080 and the income per person is $59,318. 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Lenox: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,031
- Owner-occupied
- 71.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.6%
- Vacant
- 20.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 1.98
Lenox demographics
- Population
- 5,079
- Median age
- 60.1
- Under 18
- 13.3%
- 65 and older
- 40.1%
- Households
- 2,419
- Foreign-born
- 6.2%
- Veterans
- 6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lenox ›
Education in Lenox
52.7% of adults 25 and older in Lenox have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 25.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lenox
- Unemployment rate
- 6.2%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 18.3%
- Drive alone
- 75.2%
- Public transit
- 1.7%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.6%
Lenox vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenox | 5,079 | $106,080 | $466,700 | $1,091 |
| Richmond | 1,403 | $106,250 | $584,500 | $1,593 |
| Lee | 5,719 | $83,750 | $352,700 | $1,375 |
| Stockbridge | 2,056 | $146,250 | $600,000 | $858 |
| Pittsfield | 43,457 | $70,582 | $256,900 | $1,134 |
| Washington | 526 | $95,278 | $370,700 | — |
| West Stockbridge | 1,250 | $107,083 | $535,700 | $1,518 |
| Hinsdale | 1,859 | $77,845 | $267,600 | $1,109 |
| Dalton | 6,256 | $79,438 | $295,700 | $872 |
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What is the median household income in Lenox, MA?
The median household income in Lenox is $106,080, about the same as the Massachusetts median of $103,960 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Lenox?
The median home value in Lenox is $466,700, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Lenox?
The median gross rent in Lenox is $1,091 per month, about 29.3% of household income.
Is Lenox, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Massachusetts median; home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.5%. Minuses: unemployment of 6.2%.
What is the median age in Lenox?
The median age in Lenox is 60.1 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Lenox?
The average commute to work in Lenox is 23 minutes; 18.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lenox?
The unemployment rate in Lenox is 6.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lenox?
52.7% of adults in Lenox have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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